TORY John Redwood enlisted the help of animalloving MPs to come to the aid of Yorkshire terriers rescued from a filthy shed in West Sussex.

The dogs are among the 206 rescued from the windowless 60ft building after pet breeder Elizabeth Stevens, 73, died in April.

The case prompted outrage after a broadcast showed the animals packed into transport containers and riddled with disease. In "hellish" scenes, six dogs had been partially eaten by others desperate for food.

The Celia Hammond Trust animal charity took in 86 of the neediest dogs last month, appealing for help with urgent veterinary care.

And when former model Celia contacted Mr Redwood, a friend, he asked every MP in the Commons for donations.

Labour's David Blunkett, and Tories Julie Kirkbride, Julian Lewis, David Ruffley and others, sent money.

Mr Redwood said: "I thought it would be a kind Parliamentary gesture if those of us who care about animals each sponsored one of the dogs to help them on their way to fitness and a new home."

Ms Hammond said: "The dogs in the best shape have been found good homes.

"But we have 35 left with long-term health problems, who need surgery or are feral."